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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who decides to comfort Tommy at the end of chapter 1 during his temper tantrum?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Laura.
(c) Ruth.
(d) Kathy.

2. In chapter 16, who was the first of the Hailsham students to begin their carer training?
(a) Alice.
(b) Laura.
(c) Tommy.
(d) Ruth.

3. In chapter 16, what do Kathy and Ruth make fun of at Tommy's expense?
(a) His romantic side.
(b) His appearance.
(c) His drawings.
(d) His behavior.

4. In chapter 16, why does the narrator feel she must apologize to Ruth?
(a) She is socially desperate for Ruth's friendship.
(b) She feels guilty.
(c) She wants to use Ruth to get close to Tommy.
(d) She wants to make peace.

5. Why do Peter and Gordon say they want to go to America in chapter 7?
(a) To be better educated.
(b) To become actors.
(c) To become doctors.
(d) To become millionaires.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 15, what kind of shops did Tommy and Kathy initially visit in the search for her Judy Bridgewater tape?

2. What is an exchange, as it is explained in chapter 2?

3. What excuse did Miss Emily give for the lack of tokens offered in exchange for the art Madame took away?

4. What happened in chapter 6 to the tape the narrator hid in her dorm room that contained her favorite song?

5. Why does Ruth ask Kathy to ask Tommy to come back to her in chapter 9?

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